St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Birmingham, B14 5AL · Birmingham · primary school
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46th of 258 primary schools in Birmingham we can score, 291 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.1/10 against 2,170 of them, against 8.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Alban's Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Swimming, and Stretch and Breathe clubs, compete in The St Albans World Cup, and attend a whole-school trip to see Cinderella at The Palace Theatre.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 218. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the Dance or Swimming clubs? How does the school manage the transition for new starters given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Alban's Catholic Primary School
Overview
St Alban’s Catholic Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, safe, and attend regularly. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in outcomes in English and mathematics that are well above national averages, while fostering a supportive environment for all learners.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious" curriculum, with particularly strong achievement in core subjects like English and mathematics.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "strong," with highly effective early identification and suitable adaptations ensuring they thrive alongside peers.
- Staff demonstrate "strong subject knowledge," introducing new learning in stages and explaining ideas clearly to support understanding.
- The school provides a "rich and extensive range of extra-curricular opportunities," including life skills programmes and visits that enrich the curriculum.
- Teachers use phonics "consistently and expertly," helping children in Reception get off to a strong start in reading and nurturing a love of books.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation and assessment in a few foundation subjects are not as well developed as in others, leading to variation in how well pupils achieve and remember what they learn.
- On occasion, assessment checks do not fully capture how well pupils understand and remember key concepts, leaving some unable to retrieve and apply knowledge to future learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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